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==Location==
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Brisbane, Australia
 
 
==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
*Website: http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/index.htm
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'''Website:''' http://www2.som.uq.edu.au/som/Pages/default.aspx
*Domestic students
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'''Phone:''' +61 7 3346 4780
**Email: admissions@som.uq.edu.au
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' enquiries@som.uq.edu.au
**Phone: +61 7 3365 5278
 
*International students
 
**Email: study@uq.edu.au
 
**Phone: +61 3 8676 7004
 
  
==Admission==
 
===General Notes===
 
*Four year program leading to an MBBS, equivalent to an MD
 
*For 2009, 300 places were reserved for domestic students (defined as a citizen/permanent resident of Australia or a citizen of New Zealand), with up to 100 places remaining for international students
 
  
===Criteria===
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==Program Information==
====Degree====
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*Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of surgery (MBBS)/Doctor of Medicine (MD)
*Must have completed a degree at an accredited institution equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s Degree
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*4 years in length
**No preference is given to any particular degree
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*110 spots for International students
*Most recent degree or post-graduate program must have been completed within 10 years of entry into the medical program
 
For more information, see http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/grad_entry.htm
 
  
====Required Classes====
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==Admission Requirements==
*There are no specifically required classes
 
  
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Degree: A key degree which includes a bachelor’s, a master’s, honours, or a PhD degree.
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For more information, click
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[http://www2.som.uq.edu.au/som/FutureStudents/MBBS/Admissions/InternationalStudents/WhatDoINeedToGetIn/Pages/GraduateEntry.aspxhere]
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Minimum for 2009 is a 2.67 on a 4 point scale (with 2 being a pass)
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*Minimum: 2.7(4.0 scale)
*GPA is not initially considered when ranking applicants, though may be used to break a tie
 
For more information, see http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/grad_entry.htm
 
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
*Only international students may apply for admission with an MCAT score; domestic students must write the GAMSAT
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*Minimum scores:  8/8/M/8
*Minimum MCAT scores required for interview consideration
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For more information, click
**Verbal reasoning:  8
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[http://www2.som.uq.edu.au/som/FutureStudents/MBBS/Admissions/InternationalStudents/WhatDoINeedToGetIn/Pages/GraduateEntry.aspxhere]
**Physical sciences:  8
 
**Biological sciences:  8
 
**Writing:  M
 
*Test must be taken within two years prior to admission
 
For more information, see http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/grad_entry.htm
 
 
 
====Additional Requirements====
 
*Students who did not complete their key degree in English must pass the International English Language Testing System (minimum score of 6.0 in written, 7.0 in verbal)
 
**TOEFL is not accepted
 
For more information, see http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/grad_entry.htm
 
 
 
==Application==
 
====How to Apply====
 
*Domestic students must apply through Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
 
**Link to ACER: http://gamsat.acer.edu.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=9&Itemid=39
 
*International students may apply directly to University of Queensland or through ACER
 
**Online application to UQ: https://student.uq.apply.studylink.com/index.cfm?event=security.showLogin
 
**Download application form for UQ: http://www.uq.edu.au/study/index.html?page=12366&pid=956
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
*Official or notarized copies of all academic transcripts and award certificates
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*Official Transcript and proof of award.
**Transcripts must be accompanied with a guide to the grading scheme
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*Official MCAT result.
For more information, see http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/grad_entry.htm
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*If applicable, proof of English proficiency.
 
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For more information, click
====To Be Completed Prior to Start of Program====
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[http://www2.som.uq.edu.au/som/FutureStudents/MBBS/Admissions/InternationalStudents/WhatDoINeedToGetIn/Pages/GraduateEntry.aspxhere]
*Must have a valid and approved national Senior First Aid Certificate (including CPR)
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==Timeline==
**See http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/other_requirements.htm
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*The university operates on rolling admissions. Therefore, it is best to apply as early as possible.
*All necessary immunizations
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*First round of offers are sent out in June.
**See http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/immunisation_infectious_disease_guidelines.pdf
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*If you choose to apply through ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research), the applications open up 1st week of May and close on June 26th.
*Australian student visa
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For more information, click
**See www.immi.gov.au/contacts/visa-enquiries/students-visas.htm
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[http://www2.som.uq.edu.au/som/FutureStudents/MBBS/Admissions/InternationalStudents/HowDoIApply/Pages/GraduateEntry.aspx]
 
 
====Deadlines====
 
*Forms for application through ACER are made available mid-may
 
*ACER closing date for domestic students is in mid-June
 
*ACER closing date for international students is in late June
 
**UQ recommends that international students apply as early as possible
 
For more information, see http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/grad_entry.htm
 
 
 
==Tuition==
 
*Domestic tuition (commonwealth supported) is approximately $8170 per year
 
*International tuition is approximately  $43 600 (AUD) per year
 
For more information, see http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/grad_entry.htm
 
 
 
==Other==
 
*2009 will be the first year of Ipswitch program, where 40 students will be selected to study at the Ipswitch campus for years 1 and 2, with the smaller group allowing for “novel” teaching techniques
 
  
For more information, see http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/future_students/mbbs/grad_entry.htm
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==Tuition 2009-2010==
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*First year tuition (Canadian student) – AUD $48,000
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For more information on tuition, click
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[http://www2.som.uq.edu.au/som/FutureStudents/MBBS/Admissions/InternationalStudents/Cost/Pages/GraduateEntry.aspxhere]
  
 
[[Category:University of Queensland|Medicine]]
 
[[Category:University of Queensland|Medicine]]
 
[[Category:Medicine|Queensland]]
 
[[Category:Medicine|Queensland]]

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Contacts

Website: http://www2.som.uq.edu.au/som/Pages/default.aspx Phone: +61 7 3346 4780 Admissions e-mail: enquiries@som.uq.edu.au


Program Information

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of surgery (MBBS)/Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • 4 years in length
  • 110 spots for International students

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: A key degree which includes a bachelor’s, a master’s, honours, or a PhD degree.

For more information, click [1]

GPA

  • Minimum: 2.7(4.0 scale)

MCAT

  • Minimum scores: 8/8/M/8

For more information, click [2]

Supporting Documents

  • Official Transcript and proof of award.
  • Official MCAT result.
  • If applicable, proof of English proficiency.

For more information, click [3]

Timeline

  • The university operates on rolling admissions. Therefore, it is best to apply as early as possible.
  • First round of offers are sent out in June.
  • If you choose to apply through ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research), the applications open up 1st week of May and close on June 26th.

For more information, click [4]

Tuition 2009-2010

  • First year tuition (Canadian student) – AUD $48,000

For more information on tuition, click [5]